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When a person does not observe oral and dental hygiene and food residues remain in the grooves of the teeth and between the teeth, the microbes and bacteria inside the mouth attack them and break down the remaining food. The residue secretes acids, and when these acids come into contact with the tooth enamel, it causes the dissolution or destruction of the tooth enamel, known as tooth decay.

Symptoms of tooth decay in children

Children at a very young age do not know and define pain. So how should we notice their toothache?
It is interesting to know that tooth decay in children is associated with symptoms, and knowing these symptoms helps parents to diagnose the disease.

But what are these symptoms?

• Child restlessness
• Refusing to eat or crying while chewing food
• Putting your hand on his cheek
• Swelling in the child’s cheeks
• Changing the colour of the gums or even the skin of the face, which will be pink or red
• Swollen or purulent gums
• Discoloration of the gums
• Dental infections
• Bad Breath

Also, it is better to take your child to the pediatric dentist for the necessary examinations after the first milk tooth erupts to receive the dos and don’ts before the decay process begins and to be monitored regularly so that if there is any Report a problem immediately.